Non-communication and artificial neural network based photovoltaic monitoring using the existing impedance relay

This paper deals with developing a new technique based on artificial neural networks (ANN) for monitoring of the remote grid connected photovoltaic (PV) plant. An ANN utilizes the existing impedance relays’ measurements located at switchgear panel to monitor the PV power generated. Also, the proposed technique is able to monitor the power consumed by the load at the distribution side. The simple proposed technique can monitor and decide the...